Billy Ray Bayless

Billy Ray Bayless, 68, of 751 Firetower Road, Elizabeth City, NC died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence. A native of Tennessee, he was born in Pikeville to the late Charles Bayless and Edna Annis Bayless and was the husband of Darlene Ballance Bayless of the residence. He served his country honorably in the U. S. Navy and later worked in manufacturing production, retiring as a plant manager.

In addition to Darlene, his wife of 31 years, he is survived by a daughter, Christina Wainwright of VA; a son Billy Ray Bayless, Jr. of Elizabeth City; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five sisters, Wanda Bean (Jimmy) of GA, Lucille Boring (Wade), Brenda King, Deborah Martin (Frank) and Shirley Haman (Paul) all of TN; two brothers Charles Earl Bayless (Carolyn) and Ronny Bayless (Royce) all of TN; two sisters in law, Judi Bayless of GA and Doris Bayless of TN. He is preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Bayless; two brothers, Herman Bayless and Taylor Bayless and a brother in law, Herb King.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Twiford Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Davin Phillips officiating. Military honors will be provided by the U. S. Navy, the William Clarence Jackson VFW Post #6060 and the Patriot Guard. The family will receive friends following the service in the lobby of the funeral home and at all other times at the residence. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Bayless family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.TwifordFH.com.

To the Bayless family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one Billy. You will be reunited with Billy again very soon under Jesus Christ Kingdom rule Daniel 2:44, that he taught his followers to pray to come in the Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9 10, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21: 1-5 jw.org.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. How hard it is to lose someone we love so dearly. Lovingly, Jehovah God provides us strength to endure, through prayer. Please accept my sincere condolences. – 2 Corinthians 1:3,4

Darlene,
Wish I could be with you during this time, but wasn’t informed in time to come up.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Billy and all the family. Bill was so special and my girls thought he looked so much like their Dad…
If you need to come down I have a spare bedroom you are welcome to use…
Love you all…my thoughts and prayers are with you. Judi B.

My heart just breaks for the loss of Bill. He was always so very sweet and kind to me and my girls loved him so much. He reminded them of their Dad in his ways and looks.
My heart is with you and yours…please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Love you and your family. You have been a rock since you joined this family and I want you to know how much it is appreciated…Give my best to Billy and Christina…Take care of yourself…we love you.

To the family and friends of Mr. Bayless always cherish the fond memories of time spent together and although you may grieve the Bible can be a source of comfort. At (Revelation 21:3,4) it speaks of a time when there will be no more sickness or death, also at (Acts 24:15) it speaks of a resurrection that we all can look forward to. May the peace and love of the God of the Bible be with you all.

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